On Tuesday night VP candidate  Senator JD Vance looked poised, prepared and articulate. His opponent, Governor Walz looked, well, the opposite. He looked flustered, a little over-prepared perhaps and stumbled through most of the night. But the two also engaged in plenty of substantive policy exchanges, shared commonalities and sympathies for each other, giving viewers a very cordial two hours. So, will it matter? On today's Flyover Country the full crew returns to recap the night and forecast what, if any, impact it may have. Listen now!

Folks, we got us a race. With every new poll, it seems the race from President gets tighter and tighter. Every key swing state is just single digits away for each candidates. Ties are abundant in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, the Sun Belt and many blue wall states. Razor thin margins keep the two candidates apart. So, who is running the best campaign right now? This week, Harris sat down with MSNBC for another interview - while Biden joined the View. Trump continues to hold rallies, while Walz and Vance prep for next week's debate. We discuss it all on today's Flyover Country - join us! 

Night 3 of the DNC was perhaps the most tame night so far. Despite some celebrities taking the stage - the speaker list lacked some energy turning the night into a bit of a snooze fest. Bill Clinton, Tim Walz, Josh Shapiro and more filled the night with plenty of talk about vibes and joy, but not much substance. So, is a good feeling enough to carry the party? On today's podcast we recap night 3 and look forward to the final night as Kamala Harris takes the stage for the biggest speech of her career. Tune in! 

It was a rocking night 2 of the DNC as some premier speakers took the stage - headline by the Obamas and Doug Emhoff. While Bernie Sanders was decrying billionaires, only to be followed up by a literal billionaire - last night's speakers played plenty of hits for Democrats, with some strong calls to action and hope. But perhaps none of it was as memorable as Lil Jon performing 'Turn Down for What' to hype the crowd. We discuss it all on today's Flyover Country - join us!

Live from Chicago and fresh off the CNN set, Scott Jennings joins us to breakdown everything he saw from Day 1 of the DNC. With some powerful speeches from Senator Warnock, Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez and Governor Beshear - the Democrat kicked things off with a pretty good show on night 1. But perhaps all of it was overshadowed by the man pushed into the late night slot, speaking long after many folks went to bed - President Biden. On today's podcast we've got all our reactions to the big speeches and the interesting scheduling. Join us all week long for coverage of the DNC! 

There is perhaps no issue that Senator Mitch McConnell takes more seriously than defending American exceptionalism - and a part of that means defending America's role in the world. Yet today, members within his own party wish to abandon America's role in the world stage and instead embrace a more isolationist role. In speaking with our own Scott Jennings last week, Senator McConnell outlined why we must never abandon our critically important global role and embrace America's greatness. 

My, oh, my - what a month it has been. Not long ago, it seemed Donald Trump had taken a grip on the Presidential race, primed to be re-elected in a few months. But, since the Democrats kicked Biden out, it has all changed. After a few weeks of fluff pieces, positive media coverage and roaring rallies, Kamala Harris has the Democrats storming back. Now, it is all on Trump's shoulders. Can he define Harris as a radical and stay on message? Or will he find himself stuck off script, hurting his own cause. Buckle up, folks, we are in for a wild few months. 

It's been just a week and a half since Joe Biden dropped out and passed the torch to Kamala Harris, and her campaign seems to be...rolling? New polling suggest Kamala has given Democrats the bump they need to make this race competitive again, putting plenty of swing states back in play. But will it be enough or will the poor ratings of Biden/Harris presidency drag her down? And can a VP pick make the difference? On this week's Flyover Country we dive into the new strategies from the Harris team, some new ads from Trump and Harris and do some recalibrating as the new matchup comes into view. Join us!

Well - what a week it has been! In a stunning change of heart, on Sunday, President Biden announced his candidacy for a second term was done and he'd be backing his own VP Harris as the next President. In the days that followed, things moved quickly, with delegates throwing their support behind the VP - seemingly avoiding an open convention. Now, with a new candidate for the Democrats, Trump must pivot his attacks, while Harris finds her footing. Tune in this week as we discuss everything from this historical week!

Need more Scott Jennings content this week? Look no farther! Before leaving the RNC, Scott joined the "Today, Explained" podcast from the Vox network to breakdown the convention and give his thoughts on Donald Trump's long-winded speech. Check it out here and find more from Today, Explained on their website: https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast

On the last night of the 2024 RNC, Hulk Hogan brought down the house! On a night where Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock and Dana White all took the stage - the energy was high as Republicans kept their momentum rolling. Donald Trump wrapped the night up with a long - long winded speech touching on just about everything - while striking a slightly softer tone. We recap it all after a big week in Milwaukee - Listen now!

Day 3 of the RNC featured a primetime speech from VP nominee JD Vance - but the whole night seemed overshadowed by the words of the Gold Star Families who took the stage. Vance, Trump's granddaughter, his song Junior, all performed well - but no moment seemed more powerful or as political devastating as those families. On today's podcast, we talk through the big moments of the night - all while Joe Biden's candidacy continues to fall apart. Join us on Flyover Country!

On Monday afternoon, Scott Jennings jumped in the NYC studio with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton to talk Trump, CNN, campaign strategy and more! Check out the full segment here! Thanks to Clay and Buck for having our host on! Check out their show and listen live here: https://www.clayandbuck.com/

With many of the formalities out of the way, Day 2 of the RNC was a speech heavy day - featuring old rivals like Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley and new allies like Vivek Ramaswamy. The message of unity continued throughout the night, with everyone throwing their full fledged support behind Donald Trump. But perhaps no speech was more impactful than that of Sarah Huckabee Sanders. She brought the house down on Day 2 - a sign of a potential rising star. We break it all down this morning for you, Day 2 of the RNC in the books! 

Day 1 recap of the RNC! While Donald Trump may have stolen the moment by showing up, bandaged at that, to the RNC on night 1 just days after almost being assassinated, plenty of big news came out of night 1. The long awaited announcement of a VP is over, as Trump taps Ohio Senator JD Vance as his running mate. The day had some memorable and not so memorable speeches, but none seemed to capture folks attention more than Amber Rose. Join us today - and all week long - as we break down each of the RNC. Day 1 - in the books! 

With the Republican National Convention just a few days away, all the momentum seems to be with Donald Trump. Democrats, still in a panic over Biden's debate performance and how to handle him, continue to fall apart, with calls for Biden to drop out intensifying by the day. So, with the two parties in very different positions, how should they each handle it? On today's podcast we breakdown where Biden and the Dems are after this week and what Trump and the GOP should do with the convention next week. Listen now! 

Leaks from the White House, concern among Democrats, Governors freaking out, donors asking for answers - it is safe to say things are NOT going well for Joe Biden since last week's debate. Will concerns about the President's health at an all time high, Democrats are scrambling to find answers. Is Biden their only hope? Can they replace him? Who replaces him?! All of it has caused widespread panic - with more questions than answers for Democrats. This week on Flyover Country we dive into the story capturing the nation's attention. Join us! 

From this weekend's Newsworthy Podcasts:

President Biden and former President Trump came face to face this week for the first time in four years – on CNN’s debate stage. Now it’s all about the reactions to their performances and what comes next leading up to Election Day in November. 

In this Special Edition, we’re talking with two political strategists – a Republican and a Democrat – about what went down on stage in Atlanta and what they think the campaigns should do next.

In last night's debate, the stakes could not have higher for Joe Biden, and in the end - his flop could not bigger. President Biden arrived in Atlanta with his poll numbers falling and major questions about his health - and did nothing to reassure voters that he could handle the job of President. 90 grueling minutes later, calls for Biden to step aside have gotten louder. Trump however, posting a fine performance, now rides some major momentum. So, is it over for Biden? We breakdown everything from last night's debate - NOW on Flyover Country. 

It's debate time! With just a week before Biden an Trump will faceoff in the first debate of 2024 - the Flyover Country brings you all the debate prep and analysis you need! Should Trump bully or taunt Biden? Is the bar too low for Biden? We discuss all that - plus some viral moment from Scott on CNN in the last week, including some attacks from James Carville! Join us on Flyover Country! 

A special release for our listeners! Last week our own Scott Jennings joined The Political Life podcast - check out the description below and listen now!

This week’s episode, Jim O’Brien and Maggie Mick host Scott Jennings, an American conservative writer and commentator. A former political director to United State Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), we dive into McConnell’s legacy as the longest serving Republican Leader in the U.S. Senate and leadership lessons passed on to mentees like Jennings.

Another big week of news for the Flyover Country crew to dive into this week on the podcast! Hunter Biden is found guilty - Trump heads to DC to meet with the GOP Congress - Biden gets to ready to debate as calls for him to dropout intensify - and of course, Caitlin Clark continues to take the WBNA by storm. A packed episode with all the big news from the last week - join us! 

Two years ago, when Drew Holden first joined us as a guest on Flyover Country, his twitter threads were taking the conservative world by storm. He had become an integral part in holding the media's left wing bias accountable. But not long after his popularity grew - Drew was diagnosed with a brain tumor and his world flipped. Now, a few years after his diagnosis and on the way back, Drew makes his return to Flyover Country and returns to his media watch dog role - with even more in store. Tune in now to hear Drew's story of his metoric rise, shocking health scare and all his new projects. Listen now! 

 

Find Drew at: https://substack.com/@drewholden360

Twitter: https://x.com/drewholden360

With less than 2 months until election day, Scott Jennings and his CNN colleague Ashley Allison sat down together for a panel discussion this week at the Kentucky Chamber's Annual Dinner. Led by Jacqueline Pitts, the conversation ranged from campaign tactics, to the top issues voters care about, and of course the undecided voter. Thank you to the KY Chamber for hosting - check out the full conversation now! 

Trump is GUILTY on all counts...so what now?! How will it impact the Presidential race? Will Republicans rally around Trump? Should Biden come out swinging? Does this hurt or help Trump among moderate voters? All the questions asked and answered on today's podcast with special guest and returning guest Jonathan Felts. Join us for an emergency pod on Flyover Country NOW!

 

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A big week for the Flyover Country team! After a crazy Friday morning in Louisville with the PGA Championship, our own Sean Southard became the target of some media after a satirical tweet. In Presidential news, Biden and Trump finally get debates on the calendar. But who is that good for? And in international news - the President of Iran dies in a helicopter crash...and some folks are in mourning??? Crazy times! Join us! 

DEI - three letters that in the last four years have dominated political discussions. What once seemed like a well intentioned practice - has shown to be layered in nonsense, racist practices, and marxist ideas. Dr. Erec Smith, a professor and current research fellow at the Cato Institute, joins us today to discuss the problems with DEI, how we can help fix higher ed, and how he sees the perspectives of minority folks changing during these strange times. You can find more from Dr. Smith at FreeBlackThought.com - an organization in which he is the co-founder. Also on today's episode, fresh off the CNN Milwaukee set, Scott returns to recap his week and Biden's interview! Join us! 

 

See more from Erec Smith here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2024/04/19/opinion/dei-prescriptive-racism/

Emergency podcast! Just after wrapping up her interview with President Biden, CNN's Erin Burnett joined Scott Jennings, David Alexrod, MJ Lee and Jeff Zelensy on the set to react to and breakdown everything the President said. From Israel to Ukraine, the economy and much more - they covered it all. Listen now! 

Welcome to a PACKED episode on Flyover Country! The last week was full of big political news and moments, starting with Senator McConnell ushering through a huge foreign aid package in Congress. Meanwhile, college campuses across the country have become occupied by anti-Israel protestors who have destroyed property, attacked Jewish students and taken over buildings. Biden, fresh off the White House Correspondence dinner - took to the Howard Stern show for a incredible softball interview full of lies and cringe. All that and more on this week's Flyover Country! 

From this week's Hack on Tap Podcast: This week, Axe and Murphy were joined by Scott Jennings, a GOP strategist, conservative columnist, and CNN commentator. The Hacks discuss Johnson’s Speakership and the battle to pass aid packages, star GOP recruits, foreign wars, campus free speech, Biden’s messaging, and Trump’s trials.

The latest piece from Scott Jennings takes aim at Senator John Fetterman and Speaker Mike Johnson, two perhaps unlikely bedfellows who have found themselves governing from the middle - and returning some functionality to Congress. Check out the latest column from Scott here, or read on CNN.com at this link: https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/23/opinions/mike-johnson-john-fetterman-israel-ukraine-jennings/index.html

It's Trump v. Bragg, Massie v. Johnson and Pro-Hamas Protestors v....Starbucks??? A wild week in the world of politics and a stacked show from Flyover Country this week. House Republicans in Congress continue to be unsatisfied with their Speaker as Thomas Massie joins MTG in looking to now oust Speaker Johnson. In NY, Trump heads to trial in the hush money case. And across the country protestors chant "Death to America" and disrupt life in hopes of what - we aren't sure. All that along with a polling update, some talk on Senate races and shrinkflation. Join us on Flyover Country!

Flyover County will be back next week - SO while you wait, enjoy Scott’s appearance on the Julie Mason Show on Sirius XM. His conversation with guest host Elliot Williams was on April 9 and the two talk through Trump & abortion, new swing state polling and the Israel/Hamas war! 

A BIG week for Flyover Country with lots of news and our very own Scott Jennings going viral. The war between Israel and Hamas continues to heat up, pushing the limits of Biden's commitments to one of key allies. One person who's commitment is not wavering however is Senator John Fetterman who continues to show strong support for Israel. In Presidential politics - polling show Trump up in nearly every key swing state, while RFK Jr continues to make waves. All that and more on this week's Flyover Country! 

For the first 15 minutes of last night's debate, Donald Trump seemed in control. He was strong on the economy and inflation, two of his best issues. But it all changed when Harris taunted Trump on his rally sizes - forcing the former President to take her bait and spiral. On today's Flyover Country, Scott Jennings joins us live from New York - fresh off the CNN set to breakdown last night's debate and discuss how much it might impact the race. Join us now! 

A big week of headlines in the world of politics AND sports. In Presidential politics, RFK Jr announced his running mate this week. -but maybe more importantly, continues to eat away at Joe Biden in recent polling. Despite closing the gap in some key states, Biden is still far far underwater on most key issues and with many voting blocs. Meanwhile, the folks at MSNBC threw a tantrum this week when it was announced that former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel would join their staff. The revolt led to her contract being ended - but the damage hardly ends there. And this week, baseball's biggest superstar Shohei Ohtani is now embroiled in a gambling scandal. All that and more this week on Flyover Country with Scott Jennings! 

Welcome back to Flyover Country! On today's episode: a special guest, Harold Kim of the US Chamber, joins us in the second half to tell us about his incredibly important work to educate, defend and inspire others to embrace the US free enterprise system. A son of immigrants, Kim is a longtime advocate for the capitalist system that has led to unmatched prosperity. Hear Harold's story about fighting for the principles that make America strong. In other news, Joe and Scott give a quick political update, as Trump continues to make wild news and more primaries shed light on the state of the 2024 election. Join us! 

 

Find more information about Harold Kim's work at USChamber.com

From the Newsworthy Podcast: With Super Tuesday behind us, it looks like we’re in for a rematch between President Biden and former President Trump this November. We have data-based analysis from both sides of the aisle: Republican commentator and CNN contributor Scott Jennings, and Democratic strategist and Fox News contributor Jessica Tarlov. 

Scott is back on Hacks on Tap! This week Scott was welcomed back onto our friend David Alexrod's Hacks on Tap podcast to breakdown the Super Tuesday results. With Trump's nomination all but secured, how can he recruit more voters this time to avoid a repeat of 2020? The team breaks down some of the latest polling as well, and discuss how Trump might steal some Democrat voters. 

The not-so-highly-anticipated rematch between Biden and Trump got much closer on Tuesday night as they both dominated most states voting in the Super Tuesday primaries. On today's podcast the Flyover Country crew digs into Tuesday night's outcomes - and discuss which candidate is best setting themselves up for success. Can Trump pull more Biden voters than Biden can pick off disaffected Republicans? All of this comes on the heels of Biden's final State of the Union before the election. Plenty is at stake if he fails, but can he even pull of any sort of victory? We will see tonight! Join us! 

The political world was rocked Wednesday afternoon as longtime Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced he would be leaving his leadership position at the end of the year - ending a record breaking tenure for the Senator. A rock of the Senate for many decades, the stepping down of McConnell will create a massive power vacuum, as the GOP struggles with new winds within its party. On today's Flyover Country; Scott, Joe and Courtney reflect on the many years of leadership from McConnell, and though he has 2 years left (at least) in DC, discuss the things that will be changing. On today's podcast we talk McConnell, the future of the Senate and plenty on the Presidential race - join us! 

The CNN Flyover crew takes over the pod this week! The wonderful and talented Ashley Allison, a fellow Flyover Country native and CNN contributor joined us this week to break down all things Biden, Trump, 2024 and much much more. From Biden's strengths to his weaknesses and what he and the campaign must do to win, Ashley dives deep with us on her experiences and perspectives as a Democrat with the 2024 election rapidly approaching. And of course - she takes on the famous lightning round! Join us on this week's Flyover Country with Scott Jennings! 

On reelection night in 2022, Ron DeSantis looked primed to be the next GOP nominee for President. A resounding victory along with tough losses by Trump backed candidates seem to set him up to finally take down Trump. However, after waiting many months, and watching Trump regain his strength, the DeSantis campaign eventually fell flat. David Polyansky, a long-time GOP strategist, was the Deputy Campaign Director for DeSantis and joins us today to break down all the decisions, right or wrong, that the campaign made. From media to fundraisers and much more, David takes us behind the scenes of the campaign to reflect on the good and bad, as well as what might be next for the Florida Governor. 

Plenty going on in DC this week! Despite progress and bi-partisan support, a bill to deal with the Southern border, Ukraine and more fell apart this week as it appears pressure from Donald Trump was simply too much. Biden blames the "MAGA Republicans" for issues at the border, despite his administration's own failings and their claims that it is secure not long ago. Meanwhile, the former President continues to deal with his many legal troubles, this time arguing he deserves immunity for what he did (or didn't do?) as President. Lots going on and we are still many months away from the election! Join us! 

With a lull in the primary season, all eyes have turned now to Congress and their hopes to pass some kind of bill to alleviate the country's border crisis. The politics of the situation have almost become bigger than the issue itself, as Biden weighs the re-election impact and Trump looks to stall any potential win for Biden. And the crises don't stop as tensions escalate with Iran, with the US losing 3 heroes this week. Can Biden pull things together and solve these major issues before election day? We discuss it all on this week's Flyover Country! 

We've passed Labor Day and the campaign for President is taking shape. The one unpredictable thing? What accent Kamala Harris might fall into at her next rally. On this week's podcast the crew returns to breakdown the Harris/Walz CNN interview, the latest polling from swing states and recap the last few weeks on the campaign trails. From the Arlington Cemetery controversy to fake accents in Detroit...it has been a interesting few days to say the least. Tune in now!

Nikki Haley may be claiming victory again, but after another true win for Donald Trump in New Hampshire, the GOP primary appears all but over. With millions spent in ads, Haley was still only able to post a 2nd place finish (of 2), receiving most of her support from Democrats and Independents. Trump however, dominated GOP voters, another sign of his strength over the party. So, where do we go from here? Is Haley done? Will Trump move on to a VP pick? The Flyover Country has it all covered on today's episode! Listen now!

Welcome to the party of Trump. Despite big spending from Haley and DeSantis, Donald Trump cruised to an easy victory on Monday in the Iowa Caucuses, garnering more than 50% of the vote, and winning all but one county. Of course, Haley and DeSantis have both claimed victory in their own way, but the GOP appears set on nominating Trump to take on Biden once again. On today's Flyover Country the crew gives some instant reaction to last night's outcomes, as well as some interesting exit polling on Republican voters. Next up, New Hampshire! 

Coming to us live from Des Moines, Scott breaks down last night's debate between Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley just days ahead of the Iowa Caucuses. With Trump firmly in the lead, can either of the two find their footing in Iowa or New Hampshire in the next few weeks? What might a win look like next week? On this week's Flyover Country Scott, Joe and Jared recap the performances and discuss just how much these debate may matter come Tuesday. Join us now! 

Welcome to the Iowa Caucus week! After months and months of speculation, votes will soon finally be cast in the GOP primary for President, and to help break it all down our own Scott Jennings joined Josh Kraushaar on the 'Inside the Newsroom' podcast this week. Thanks to our friend Josh and the folks at Jewish Insider for doing a little cross-promotion this week with everything going on! Listen now and tune in tonight to CNN to hear more from Scott.